According to Geo News, the reporter was on his way back home from Geo News office, when he was attacked by terrorists.

According to initial report, he was intercepted by unidentified saboteurs, who on recognizing him, opened gunshots at him point blank, leaving him dead on the spot. His body was recovered from a car.

Geo News said it was an incident of target killing, as Wali Khan received at least five bullets—two in forehead, one in jaw and two gunshots hit his neck.

According to hospital sources, Wali Khan received at least five bullets.

It should be mentioned here that Wali Khan Babar was covering operation against drug-traffickers in Pehalwan Goth. He filed his report at Geo News office and was on way back home, when he was gunned down.

Born on April 5, 1982, Wali Khan had first joined Geo English in 2007 and later in 2008 he got associated with Geo News.

On Facebook profile of Wali Khan Babar the word ‘bravery’ rightly paints the picture of this bold reporter who spoke against social injustice and malpractices in his coverage.